clement decision
[ˈklemət dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: clement decisions / decisões clemente
decisão clemente
1. A judicial or authoritative decision characterized by mercy, leniency, or compassion rather than strict adherence to rules or maximum punishment
The judge made a clement decision to reduce the sentence given the defendant's difficult circumstances.
O juiz tomou uma decisão clemente ao reduzir a sentença considerando as circunstâncias difíceis do réu.
2. A ruling that shows forgiveness or mild treatment toward an offender or accused party
The board's clement decision allowed the employee to keep his job despite the violation.
A decisão clemente da diretoria permitiu que o funcionário mantivesse seu emprego apesar da violação.
This phrase is commonly used in legal and formal contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian courts, 'decisão clemente' reflects the judicial principle of considering mitigating circumstances. The concept is important in civil law traditions where judicial discretion allows for humane considerations beyond strict statutory requirements.
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